The Opinions He’s Openly Antisemitic. Young Male Conservatives in Florida Love Him.
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Mar 18, 2026 Michelle Goldberg, New York Times opinion columnist and culture reporter, profiles James Fishback and the surge of far-right antisemitic sentiment among young conservatives. She describes his trollish rhetoric and nationalist policy stances. She traces how anti-Israel fury blends into explicit antisemitic tropes and how youth radicalization and influencer battles normalize these views.
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Anti-Israel Messaging Is Fishback's Energizer
- James Fishback channels Nick Fuentes–style nationalism and anti-immigrant rhetoric while centering anti-Israel messages to energize crowds.
- Michelle Goldberg observed audiences cheer specifically when Fishback attacked Israel, making that stance core to his appeal.
Distinguishing Anti-Zionism From Anti-Semitism
- Anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism overlap but are distinct; critics of Israel aren't always anti-Semitic while some rhetoric clearly is.
- Goldberg cites Fishback using terms like goyslop as evidence of overt anti-Semitism beyond foreign policy critique.
Low Polling Hides Generational Momentum
- Fishback polls low overall but leads among Republicans under 35, signaling a generational shift rather than immediate power.
- Goldberg reports online groyper communities translating into in-person volunteering and county chairs for his campaign.